Reviews

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s opera about love, loss and institutional racism is powerful, poignant and deserves to be a great success.

This revival of Phelim McDermott’s staging of Philip Glass’s minimalist opera about the eponymous Egyptian pharaoh is a spectacular piece of theatre says editor Rebecca Armstrong

This UK premiere of an opera based on a much-loved Christmas film launches ENO’s festive season. Find out if editor Rebecca Armstrong enjoyed this slice of candy cane sweetness.

Handel’s fantasy opera is available to stream online – this new production of Alcina is an excellent addition to Encore’s line-up, says Rebecca Armstrong.

The north-west London-based company presents a double-bill of two English Baroque operas. Rebecca Armstrong was impressed by this female-led production.

This pared-down, modern-day production of Puccini’s timeless classic packs an enormous emotional punch, says Rebecca Armstrong.

This classic interpretation of Puccini’s tragic tale sticks closely to the opera’s original story to create a work that is both intimate and powerful.

Annilese Miskimmon’s powerful and poignant new production of Poul Ruders’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s seminal novel is a must see.

Exuberant, energetic and excellent fun, this manly version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s hugely popular operetta is a joy to watch.

This contemporary production of Verdi’s tragic tale of childhood love from the English National Opera provides a feast for the ears but leaves the eyes wanting more. 

This staple of the Royal Opera’s repertoire returns to Covent Garden; Rebecca Armstrong went along to see how this revival of Puccini’s classic plays out.

The fourth instalment of the ENO’s Orpheus season creates an otherworldly atmosphere in which nothing is quite as it seems.

A fully staged production of Janácek’s operatic song cycle is ideal for the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre.

Tenor Roberto Alagna leads an outstanding cast in this revival of David McVicar’s production of Giordano’s verismo opera.

A powerful performance of Hans Werner Henze’s reimaging of a Classical myth.

Charles Court Opera returns to north London’s King’s Head Theatre with a fresh take on the Gilbert and Sullivan classic. Rebecca Armstrong checked it out.

Cal McCrystal’s gag-filled production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s fairytale satire has returned to the Coliseum. Find out if our reviewer was amused.

Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson’s opera about love, loss and institutional racism is powerful, poignant and deserves to be a great success.

This revival of Phelim McDermott’s staging of Philip Glass’s minimalist opera about the eponymous Egyptian pharaoh is a spectacular piece of theatre says editor Rebecca Armstrong

This UK premiere of an opera based on a much-loved Christmas film launches ENO’s festive season. Find out if editor Rebecca Armstrong enjoyed this slice of candy cane sweetness.

Handel’s fantasy opera is available to stream online – this new production of Alcina is an excellent addition to Encore’s line-up, says Rebecca Armstrong.

The north-west London-based company presents a double-bill of two English Baroque operas. Rebecca Armstrong was impressed by this female-led production.

This pared-down, modern-day production of Puccini’s timeless classic packs an enormous emotional punch, says Rebecca Armstrong.

This classic interpretation of Puccini’s tragic tale sticks closely to the opera’s original story to create a work that is both intimate and powerful.

Annilese Miskimmon’s powerful and poignant new production of Poul Ruders’s adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s seminal novel is a must see.

Exuberant, energetic and excellent fun, this manly version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s hugely popular operetta is a joy to watch.

This contemporary production of Verdi’s tragic tale of childhood love from the English National Opera provides a feast for the ears but leaves the eyes wanting more. 

This staple of the Royal Opera’s repertoire returns to Covent Garden; Rebecca Armstrong went along to see how this revival of Puccini’s classic plays out.

The fourth instalment of the ENO’s Orpheus season creates an otherworldly atmosphere in which nothing is quite as it seems.

A fully staged production of Janácek’s operatic song cycle is ideal for the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre.

Tenor Roberto Alagna leads an outstanding cast in this revival of David McVicar’s production of Giordano’s verismo opera.

A powerful performance of Hans Werner Henze’s reimaging of a Classical myth.

Charles Court Opera returns to north London’s King’s Head Theatre with a fresh take on the Gilbert and Sullivan classic. Rebecca Armstrong checked it out.